On a Sunday evening in St. Louis, Missouri, the life of 17-year-old Antoinette Shantell Arlette Wilkins was tragically cut short. It was November 13, 2011, and the teenager was at her sister's home in the 4000 block of St. Louis Avenue when the sound of gunshots suddenly pierced the air. In a frantic attempt to find safety, she sought cover inside the residence.
Tragically, the bullets penetrated the home, and Antoinette was struck by a stray round. The shots were believed to have originated from a vacant lot across the street, approximately 50 to 60 yards away. Born on January 5, 1994, in St. Louis, Antoinette was a bright and promising young woman who had attended the Parkway School District before relocating to West Palm Beach, Florida, in 2010. She was known for excelling in her studies.
In the aftermath of the shooting, authorities launched a homicide investigation. A CrimeStoppers flyer was issued to the public, appealing for any information that could lead to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for Antoinette's death. The flyer detailed the circumstances of the incident and offered a reward for tips that would help solve the case. Despite these efforts, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the years following her death. The case remains a painful and unresolved tragedy for her family and community.
